It's been pretty apparent that one of the things that really hurts our pass rush is playing on the road. Soldier field this time of the year usually has one of the worst playing surfaces in the NFL. Do you guys think the poor condition of the field is going to have a negative effect on our D? I am thinking it will definately slow down Irving and Clemons from getting to Cutler. Also as a side note there is a 40% chance of rain on Sunday.

As you may know, the Vikings played in Chicago last week. One of the local radio guys (former Viking) described the field there as "milky" whatever the hell that means. He said the Vikings equip manager was well aware and already equipped the team with cleats specifically suited for that field.

edogg23 wrote:It's been pretty apparent that one of the things that really hurts our pass rush is playing on the road. Soldier field this time of the year usually has one of the worst playing surfaces in the NFL. Do you guys think the poor condition of the field is going to have a negative effect on our D? I am thinking it will definately slow down Irving and Clemons from getting to Cutler. Also as a side note there is a 40% chance of rain on Sunday.

this thread is stupid.

for Chicago, IL sunday the 2ndSunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

This could be an advantage. Have Scruggs rush the passer more than Irvin. He's big enough to bull rush through the RT and screw with Cutler.

The advantage to us will be on offense. The Bears haven't been that great against the run this year, and they don't run the ball all that well either. Muddy, crappy fields really cater to a run heavy offense.

If it isn't raining, a crappy field helps WRs too; they know where they're cutting, but the defense doesn't, reacting causes you to cut and push off harder.

for Chicago, IL sunday the 2ndSunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

People are referring to the fact that Chicago does not take great care of its field, not the weather conditions themselves. Think of a crappy golf course where they don't replace divots except once every few months...

I'm honestly surprised more players have not broken ankles on Soldier Field.